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So you care enough about your oral health to read up on your flossing and for that you ARE NOT a dummie. GO YOU! Flossing is a sensitive subject for a lot of people, both figuratively and literally, but this does…

Everyone knows that water is essential for overall health but did you know that it is good for your teeth too? Water is has no sugar, no preservatives, it's not acidic and is a building block of life. As the…

Summer break is fun because we finally have the freedom to hit the lake, explore the Smoky Mountains or just walk around downtown Knoxville and see what's new. In the summer our days are longer and it seems like we…

Selfies are great because we get to take picture after picture until the camera captures us at that perfect angle. For different reasons, some people hate taking "regular" pictures. For some, they don't like features like their nose, ears or…

Memorial Day came and went but the backyard summer BBQs are just beginning to hit full swing. While you're out partying in the sun you may notice those pearly whites losing their luster. Sweet tea, BBQ sauce and Coca-Cola are…

Wedding season is in full swing and the brides dress isn't the only thing that should be dazzling white. Professional teeth whitening before the big day will ensure a "Hollywood Smile" in all those wedding pictures. There are several ways to…

Brushing teeth, it seems like people are either really into it or just don't care that much. For many kids and adults brushing is a chore that can become BORING! We're not offended, we get it, brushing is not the most…

This time of year we seem to see more and more patients with a toothache or some other sudden dental problem. Many of these patients have never had a dental filling or crown. Their teeth are straight and they see their dentist…

Spring has sprung and all around Knoxville you will see new life blossoming. With spring comes farmer's markets and all those fresh flavors we have missed all winter. The warm weather brings us flavors like tomato and basil or mango…

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is something that has touched most of our lives. Approximately 48,250 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. As part of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, many dentists in…